Kris Letang will miss Pittsburgh's finale against Washington after undergoing a procedure to close a small hole in his heart.

The Penguins have announced that defenseman and alternate captain Kris Letang has undergone successful surgery. According to the team, Letang had surgery to close a patent foramen ovale, also known as a PFO,

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang underwent successful surgery to repair a hole in his heart, Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas announced Wednesday. His expected recovery time is four to six weeks.